Characterising body fluid distributions and dynamics with bioimpedance

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Characterising body fluid distributions and dynamics in the haemodialysis population to develop improved, bioimpedance guided fluid management strategies.

• IRAS ID

  123345

• Contact name

  David Keane

• Contact email

  david.keane@nhs.net

• Research summary

  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death of dialysis patients and poor fluid management is associated with the increased risk. `Wrist-to-ankle’ bioimpedance measurements can be used to quantify a patient’s hydration state and has been shown to improve fluid management. However, there are no recommendations on its use in abnormal patients (e.g. amputees, patients with localised oedema). Hydration status using alternative measurement configurations will be obtained for normal subjects and dialysis patients. Changes with fluid removal during dialysis will be evaluated. The knowledge will be used to help develop bioimpedance guided strategies to optimise fluid management across the dialysis population.

• REC name

  Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds East Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  13/YH/0148

• Date of REC Opinion

  13 Jun 2013

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion